Planned Maintenance Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Edgware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy firm seeks a Contract Administrator to oversee building projects in Edgware. The role involves providing professional advice, managing tenders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants must have a BTEC HNC in a relevant field, driving license, and experience with JCT contracts. Strong financial management and contract administration expertise are essential. Join a team that values excellent customer care and efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with JCT building contracts.
• Post qualification contract administration experience in surveying.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on property and construction matters.
• Act as Contract Administrator for projects.
• Prepare and manage tender documents and quotations.
• Monitor contract performance including costs and quality.

Skills

Full current driving licence

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Financial management

Contract Administration

Education

BTEC HNC in a Building related subject

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

JCT suite of contracts

CAD

Job description

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide professional advice on property and construction matters, including defects, alterations, extensions, renovations, and building design.
• Carry out feasibility studies, scheme designs, cost analysis, specifications, and project timelines.
• Act as Contract Administrator for maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Prepare and manage tender documents, quotations, and estimates for projects.
• Maintain and update cost schedules, analyse prices for value, and provide financial reports.
• Monitor contract performance, including costs, timescales, resources, and quality.
• Implement pre- and post-contract programmes, ensuring cost-effective solutions and compliance with Council procedures.
• Ensure all projects meet Planning, Building Regulations, Health & Safety, and CDM 2015 requirements.
• Oversee health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and safety plans.
• Contribute to improving office procedures, efficiency, and documentation.
• Ensure delivery of excellent customer care and compliance with safeguarding policies.

Essential Requirements:

• Full current driving licence.
• Good working knowledge and ability in computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good working knowledge and use of the JCT suite of contracts.
• Good working knowledge and use of CAD.
• To be fully literate and numerate
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Good working knowledge of Building Regulations.
• Financial management experience with JCT building contracts.
• Experience in managing contracts as the Contract Administrator under JCT contract conditions.
• The post holder will have a BTEC HNC in a Building related subject.
• Have gained full exemption from the RICS or CIOB examinations and be working towards or achieved full membership.
• Substantial post qualification contract administration experience within the building/surveying industry including successfully demonstrating sound commercial awareness of all projects administered.

Desirable Requirements:

• Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Project and Access.
• Working knowledge and use of NBS software.
• Project management qualification/experience.
• Working knowledge of current gas and electrical standards.
• Knowledge of issues affecting social landlords.